ES2349822B1 - PROTECTIVE POLLINES. - Google Patents

Abstract

Protective leggings composed of two pieces made of flexible and resistant fabric, each consisting of two equal patterns, one inside (8), and another outer (9) joined perimeter by a sewing line or equivalent (10), configuring a hollow laminar body in whose inside a filling consisting of one or more sheets of puncture and cut resistant fabric (11) and a piece of cushion pad (12), capable of cushioning and spreading force of an impact on a large surface. Outside, you are pieces have one or more adjustable straps (4) equipped with harpoon or equivalent closure (5) for attachment to the leg of the user, and are associated by square brackets (3).

Description

Protective leggings.

Technical field

The object of the present invention, as expressed in the statement of this specification, refers to a mechanical protection leggings anti-impact, cut, and Splashes preferably for people who use machines Brushcutters or similar in forestry, gardening, agricultural, although it is also useful for other applications such as military, police, hunting and in general any activity where it is appropriate to protect the legs against impacts and cuts of objects.

Background of the invention

There are certain work activities preferably related to the cleaning of both spaces public as private (parks, gardens, margins or gutters of roads and paths, etc.) such as clearing, which require the use of brushcutters, saws, mowers, and others Normally hand-held machines, which by their mode of operation and their high power, are able to hit and project different types of particles (stones, wood fragments, or debris) a high speeds, which can damage the parts more exposed of the operator's body.

To avoid these damages, various types of protections.

Specifically, as far as the legs and feet refers, there are models of front protection leggings, made of rigid materials, consisting of two pieces, one bottom that protects from the fingers to the ankles and to the part upper of the instep, and another superior that protects from the part upper of the instep up to above the knee, articulated by hinges, which are closed at the back of the leg and foot by a protective canvas equipped with sailboat; configured like this, this type of leggings supposes the operator a High degree of security and protection.

However, this configuration has several inconvenience

First, they are heavy, so at operator can find it tiring to move with them put on for long periods of time.

Second, being rigid, they are uncomfortable and greatly limit the mobility of the operator who, by itself, is will be moving normally on land or access points difficult (roadsides, ditches, slopes, etc.).

Third, by fully covering the leg, both ahead and behind, they are very hot for climates warm

In short, it is a type of gaiter which offers much more protection than is really needed to according to what kind of work, but which limit the movements of the operator and are extremely hot for use in warm climates

Apart from this, a fourth inconvenience consists in which, with use, the sailboat gets progressively dirty with all class of particles that adhere to it (litter, grass, dust, sawdust, earth, etc.), with which there will come a time in that the sailboat will no longer be fixed correctly, nor with certainty, then running the risk of the gaiter opening accidentally during use, leaving the leg and / or the foot of the Operator without proper protection.

As a last inconvenience, it is worth mentioning the fact that, being rigid, cannot be placed in a washing machine to a comfortable wash, the operator being forced to clean them hand.

Alternatively to these types of protectors, they wear padded pants that the operator puts on his clothes of work. This type of garment, of Nordic origin, offers a high protection level, but its design does not take into account temperatures at which these works are carried out in Spain, and generate such amount of heat in the user that it is not possible use them for much of the year.

Description of the invention

In order to overcome these inconveniences, it they have designed the novel protection leggings, object of the Present technical report.

Generally speaking, the present invention will be refers to a new type of gaiter that, made in one or two assembled parts, presents an integral protection of the upper area of the foot (instep and ankle) and the frontal area and lateral of the leg (tibia and knee).

Optionally it can also be made in One piece that offers integral protection of the ankle and area frontal leg (tibia and knee), cases in which the instep It is well protected by work shoes.

The novel leggings are especially indicated for use in gardening, clearing, logging, military, hunting, etc., where adequate protection is required against impact and cut, however being sufficiently lightweight and flexible and breathable to ensure a good operator comfort level even in warmer climates.

They are also made with materials flexible that can be washed in common washing machines or Industrial

Each gaiter is preferably composed of two pieces made of resistant and flexible fabric, a lower one that protects the upper part of the foot (instep and ankle) and another upper that protects the front and side of the leg (tibia and knee), assembled with brackets or other equivalent fasteners. Each of these pieces is consisting of two equal patterns bound perimeter by a sewing line or equivalent, configuring a laminar body hollow inside which a filling formed by one or more is arranged sheets of puncture and cut resistant fabric and a piece of cushion padding, made of flexible material preferably polymeters such as polyethylene foam, EVA rubber, rubber etc., or a sandwich of different types of said materials, able to cushion and spread the force of an impact on a large area

The bottom piece has a shape such that it adapts to the instep and extends through the back of the heel, to the that protects and on which it closes by means of a strap equipped with harpoon or equivalent closure, wrapping the footwear of the operator around the instep area.

The top piece is shaped like a tongue, broadly rounded at the top, with sufficient height to fully cover the shin of the leg from the instep up above the knee, whose sides are tucked towards the back area of the leg wrapping and holding on to this by means of straps equipped with locks, preferably of the harpoon equivalent. The lower part of this upper part has a cut that allows its coupling with the lower part, thereby that when assembled, form an angle adapted to the one formed by the foot and the leg in the instep area.

Being disassembled both pieces, you can join lower and upper pieces of different sizes, which facilitates the combination of the right pieces for different standing and height measurements of each operator, as well as the easy replacement of any of them in case of deterioration.

Optionally, the leggings face on contact with the operator, is made of textile material, woven or non-woven, breathable, such as mesh, for facilitate the evacuation of sweat and heat.

Each of the constituent parts of the gaiter can incorporate a lockable opening by means of a zipper, flap or similar, which allows access to the filling internal shock absorber, to remove and / or replace it in case necessary.

The front can incorporate pieces of rigid coating, fixed to the gaiter by suitable means, which they cover specific areas where the gaiter does not have to suffer deformations during use, and that increase protection in certain more dangerous jobs that require it, without loss of flexibility or comfort.

Description of the drawings

Figure 1 shows a front view of the top piece that covers the shin.

Figure 2 shows a front view of the bottom piece that covers the instep.

Figure 3 shows a perspective view anterior lateral, of the gaiter placed on the leg of the operator.

Figure 4 shows a perspective view lateral back of the gaiter placed on the leg of the operator.

Figure 5 shows a single leg gaiter piece, where the special protection given to the ankle.

Figure 6 represents a sectional view of The gaiter.

Description of a practical example

In the figures that accompany this memory describes, by way of example, a case study of realization of the device object of it.

Each gaiter is composed of two pieces flexible (1 and 2) assembled using three square brackets (3), made by two equal patterns, one outer canvas (9) and another breathable mesh interior (8) bound perimeter by means of a sewing line (10), configuring a laminar body hollow inside which a filling consisting of three sheets of perforation resistant synthetic fabric (11) in this polyester case and a cushion pad in this case polyethylene foam (12).

The lower part (2) has a shape that adapts to the instep and extends along the back of the heel the one who protects and on which it closes by means of a fitted strap (4) with a trident type harpoon closure (5), wrapping the footwear of the Operator in the instep area.

The upper part (1) has a tongue shape, broadly rounded at the top (6), with the height enough to fully cover the shin from the instep up above the knee, whose sides are tucked towards the back area of the leg wrapping and holding each other by adjustable straps (4) equipped with harpoon clasps type trident (5). The lower part of this piece (1) has a cut (7) in this case concave that allows its coupling with the piece bottom (2), so that when assembled, they form an angle adapted to the foot and leg in the area of the instep.

When the leggings are made of a piece fig. 5, this is tongue-shaped, broadly rounded for its high part (6), with enough height to cover totally the shin from the instep to above the knee, whose sides are tucked towards the back of the leg wrapping and holding each other by means of gifted straps (4) with closures preferably of the harpoon type or equivalent (5), projecting its sides through the lower area (13) to offer integral ankle protection.

They will be independent of the purpose of this invention the materials used in the manufacture of different elements that compose it, as well as the forms, dimensions and accessories that may present, and may be replaced by other technically equivalent ones, provided that no affect the essentiality of it or depart from the scope defined in the claims section.

Established the expressed concept, it is written to then the note of claims, thus synthesizing the news that you want to claim.

Claims (6)

1. Protection gaiters of the type comprising a protective element from the instep to the knee as well as means of fixing to the leg, characterized essentially because each gaiter is made up of one or two pieces made of flexible and resistant fabric, each one consisting of two equal patterns, one inside (8), and another outside (9) joined perimetrically by a sewing line or equivalent (10), forming a hollow laminar body inside which a filling formed by one or more sheets of perforation and cut resistant fabric (11) and a cushion pad (12), made of flexible material such as polyethylene foam, EVA rubber, etc., or a sandwich of different types of said materials, capable of cushioning and distribute the force of an impact on a large surface. On the outside, these pieces have one or more adjustable straps (4) equipped with a harpoon or equivalent closure (5) for fixing to the user's leg. 2. Protective leggings according to claim 1, characterized in that when the gaiter is made of two flexible pieces (1) and (2), one is arranged at the bottom (2) and has a shape that adapts to the instep and is it extends along the back of the heel it protects, on which it is closed by a strap (4) equipped with a harpoon-type closure or equivalent (5), wrapping the operator's footwear around the instep area while the upper part (1) It has a tongue shape, broadly rounded at the top, with enough height to completely cover the shin, from the instep to above the knee, whose sides are folded towards the back of the leg by wrapping it and holding each other by straps (4) equipped with closures preferably of the harpoon type or equivalent (5). The lower part of this piece (1) has a cut that allows its coupling with the lower part (2), so that when assembled, they form a angle adapted to the foot and leg in the instep area. The union between both pieces is done by square brackets or other equivalent devices (3). 3. Protection leggings, according to claim 1, characterized in that when it is made of a piece (1) it has a tongue shape, broadly rounded at the top (6), with sufficient height to fully cover the shin from the instep to above the knee, whose sides are folded towards the back of the leg by wrapping it and holding each other by means of endowed straps (4) with closures preferably of the harpoon type or equivalent (5), projecting its sides through the lower area (13) to Offer comprehensive ankle protection. 4. Protection leggings, according to previous claims, characterized in that the inner pattern (8) of the pieces (1 and 2) that remain in contact with the operator, is made of breathable textile material, such as a mesh or the like. 5. Protection leggings, according to previous claims, characterized in that the parts (1) and (2) are provided with a lockable opening by means of a zipper, flap or similar, which allows access to the damping part (12) and the perforation and cutting blades (eleven). 6. Protective leggings, according to previous claims, characterized in that the front part of the pieces (1 and 2) has rigid coating elements such as hard plates or the like, fixed by suitable elements, covering specific areas where the gaiter does not have to suffer deformations during use.